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Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

The 4th quarter of Golden State/Sacramento was oddly fun to watch. For a while Isiahn Thomas was trading baskets with Carl Landry and Steph Curry. It looked like Golden State was going to pull off the comeback but they didn't.

Sacramento's roster is disgusting. They are probably one of a small handful of teams that is worse at passing than the Pacers. Cousins might be their best passer, but he's a terrible shot taker and gets his shot blocked a lot. Evans isn't looking good, Thomas Robinson isn't looking good, Jimmer isn't looking good. Their drafts are starting to look pretty bad, though there was a time when Jimmer/Tyreke looked like a great combo on paper.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Jerebko might still work out. He works his *** off, he just can't find the niche he had a couple years ago. He's been awful this year despite being a consummate hard worker and team player. Id just as soon dump him.

I noticed Jonas Jerebko hasn't played the last 15 games this morning while looking at the daily box scores. He must be deep in Frank's doghouse. I wouldn't mind having him in a Pacers uni. From what I remember, he's a blue collar hardnose player. I would believe he'd fit in well with the bench.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

The 4th quarter of Golden State/Sacramento was oddly fun to watch. For a while Isiahn Thomas was trading baskets with Carl Landry and Steph Curry. It looked like Golden State was going to pull off the comeback but they didn't.

Sacramento's roster is disgusting. They are probably one of a small handful of teams that is worse at passing than the Pacers. Cousins might be their best passer, but he's a terrible shot taker and gets his shot blocked a lot. Evans isn't looking good, Thomas Robinson isn't looking good, Jimmer isn't looking good. Their drafts are starting to look pretty bad, though there was a time when Jimmer/Tyreke looked like a great combo on paper.

Smart looks like a horrible coach too. Everytime I watch them, it looks like the players are running the team. Guys go into full get your own mode, often. I bet he's fired really soon. You need a strong coach with that group or at least an effective plan on how to make it work. They have tons of talent, just a horrible team. I look for a big shake up there, really soon.

I hate to even mention it, but if Brian Shaw was their coach they'd be a .500 team, at least, maybe more, imo.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Brian Scalabrine:

The White Mamba has a challenge, are you read to accept? The former Boston Celtics forward who is now a broadcaster with Comcast SportsNet New England, is sick and tired of hearing fans dog his talent, and that of other players who sit at the end of an NBA bench.

While speaking on ESPN Chicago radio, Scalabrine described a challenge which he has issued to fans in Boston:

“In Boston right now, we have this challenge going out. I do a radio show out there, and there are people on the street that really believe they can beat me. So we’re doing tryouts for the top 10 people in Boston to play me one-on-one.

“And we’re playing to 11. And we’re gonna film it, everything. The reality of people and what they think NBA players are like. I’m the last guy on the bench and I will kick your butt if you’re out on the streets. It’s just the way it is.”

Tell me you wouldn’t want to watch this? People always joke about the scrubs of the NBA, and how outmatched they look at times. Regardless, they, like Scalabrine, are on an NBA roster. That’s not easy to do.

While there wasn’t many nights over crazy production from Scalabrine, he did manage to have a performance or two, most notably was Game 5 of the 2004 Eastern Conference Semifinals as a member of the New Jersey Nets. He was 6 of 7 from the field, including 4 of 4 from beyond the arc in a triple OT win.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Having D'antoni coach the lakers, just makes them boring to watch, I enjoy watching good basketball, and he isn't that good of a coach. He may have got Suns to the playoffs, but that was because Nash was in his prime and could weave through an offense. It's similar to how Chris Paul can guide the Clippers without really having a structure for an offense.

Having D'antoni coach the lakers, just makes them boring to watch, I enjoy watching good basketball, and he isn't that good of a coach. He may have got Suns to the playoffs, but that was because Nash was in his prime and could weave through an offense. It's similar to how Chris Paul can guide the Clippers without really having a structure for an offense.

I disagree, he helped create the Nash we know and love now because Nash was past his true "athlete prime" when in phoenix. I think once he gets back you will see pau at that ten to twelve foot range with Dwight and Nash running the pick roll or Nash and Pau running a pick and pop with Dwight back cutting its a good fit.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

I disagree, he helped create the Nash we know and love now because Nash was past his true "athlete prime" when in phoenix. I think once he gets back you will see pau at that ten to twelve foot range with Dwight and Nash running the pick roll or Nash and Pau running a pick and pop with Dwight back cutting its a good fit.

It is a good fit if he just lets it flow and have Nash handle everything. But Pau shouldn't be forced to the 3 point line.

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Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Pekovic is really good isn't he? I mean i knew that after watching him in Europe with Panathinaikos but every year he has been in the NBA, he has progressed. Strong as ox and a very solid threat around the rim. He should/could be picking a couple more rebounds per game but his overall defense was never his forte.

Pekovic is really good isn't he? I mean i knew that after watching him in Europe with Panathinaikos but every year he has been in the NBA, he has progressed. Strong as ox and a very solid threat around the rim. He should/could be picking a couple more rebounds per game but his overall defense was never his forte.

(in Russian voice) and he drink voodka many times, remember he strong as ox but in soviet Russia you stronger as ox.

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Pekovic is really good isn't he? I mean i knew that after watching him in Europe with Panathinaikos but every year he has been in the NBA, he has progressed. Strong as ox and a very solid threat around the rim. He should/could be picking a couple more rebounds per game but his overall defense was never his forte.

I think transition from FIBA is a big part of it. He used to score a bit further from the basket in Europe. In the NBA, with better spacing, that's not the most efficient approach for a guy like him. He's figured it out, though.
I suspect a Hibbert situation this summer for Pekovic. Probably part of why they want to ship him for Pau...

Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Smart looks like a horrible coach too. Everytime I watch them, it looks like the players are running the team. Guys go into full get your own mode, often. I bet he's fired really soon. You need a strong coach with that group or at least an effective plan on how to make it work. They have tons of talent, just a horrible team. I look for a big shake up there, really soon.

I hate to even mention it, but if Brian Shaw was their coach they'd be a .500 team, at least, maybe more, imo.

Keith Smart was screwed on that job the second the Kings gave their players the keys to the asylum by firing Westphal.

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Re: 2012-13 NBA Random Thoughts Thread IX: Ode to Joy

Smart looks like a horrible coach too. Everytime I watch them, it looks like the players are running the team. Guys go into full get your own mode, often. I bet he's fired really soon. You need a strong coach with that group or at least an effective plan on how to make it work. They have tons of talent, just a horrible team. I look for a big shake up there, really soon.

I hate to even mention it, but if Brian Shaw was their coach they'd be a .500 team, at least, maybe more, imo.

come to think of it running the triangle with their personal would be a great fit. I could see Cousins and especially T-rob really getting better in a triangle offense.